Question 1

Apply the social learning theory to alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

Alcoholism is a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. It is characterized by continuous or periodic impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, most notably denial. Social learning theory is considered an individual-level explanation of alcoholism and focuses on the psychosocial aspects of this disease. It was developed by Ronald Akers. There are four primary components; differential association, definitions, differential reinforcement, and imitation. Differential association could refer to the extent of interaction with members of groups who regularly use alcohol to excess. Definitions of excessive alcohol use as justifiable, desirable, and pleasurable are learned in the context of primary group interaction. Differential reinforcement refers to the anticipation that the rewards of alcohol abuse markedly exceed any possible negative sanctions. Excessive drinking is differentially reinforced when the expected pleasure overshadows any adverse social or legal response. Imitation is simply modeling one's alcohol use after that of others using alcohol excessively.

Question 2

According to Cloward and Ohlin, retreatist subculture provides the opportunity and social supports necessary for unhealthy alcohol use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the United States, the rates of binge drinking are highest in the southeast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When examining the demographic profile of alcohol users in the United States according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  people living in the South region drink more than people living in the West region 
B)  people living in the Midwest region drink more than people living in the Northeast region 
C)  people living in the South region drink more than people living in the Midwest region 
D)  people living in the Northeast region drink more than people living in the South region 
A)  people living in the South region drink more than people living in the West region 
B)  people living in the Midwest region drink more than people living in the Northeast region 
C)  people living in the South region drink more than people living in the Midwest region 
D)  people living in the Northeast region drink more than people living in the South region

Question 5

How can someone use the DSM-5 to distinguish between mild, moderate, and severe alcohol use disorder?

Accepted Answer

There are 11 criteria for alcohol use di

Question 6

What does the research indicate about the relationship between age of first alcohol use and alcohol use later in life?

Accepted Answer

Research supports that early onset of dr

Question 7

For women, binge drinking means consuming three drinks in a row.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What does the research suggest about drinking before age 15?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the likelihood of developing alcohol dependency later in life. 
B)  It decreases the likelihood of developing alcohol dependency later in life. 
C)  It indicates a family pattern of alcohol abuse and dependency. 
D)  It indicates healthy cultural integration of alcohol. 
A)  It increases the likelihood of developing alcohol dependency later in life. 
B)  It decreases the likelihood of developing alcohol dependency later in life. 
C)  It indicates a family pattern of alcohol abuse and dependency. 
D)  It indicates healthy cultural integration of alcohol.

Question 9

In the United States, the rates of binge drinking are lowest in the northeast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The United States of America has the highest per capita rate of alcohol use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identify distinct patterns of drinking behaviors found among Indigenous Americans.

Accepted Answer

There are patterns of drinking behavior

Question 12

A major component of Alcoholics Anonymous is that the participant ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  admit that they have no desire to stop drinking 
B)  accept that they are powerless over alcoholism 
C)  avoid all situations that involve alcohol 
D)  commit themselves to Christianity 
A)  admit that they have no desire to stop drinking 
B)  accept that they are powerless over alcoholism 
C)  avoid all situations that involve alcohol 
D)  commit themselves to Christianity

Question 13

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between religion and teenage alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teenagers who deny that religious beliefs are important to them are less likely to drink. 
B)  Teenagers who participate in religious services are less likely to drink. 
C)  Teenagers who deny that religious beliefs are important to them are less likely to binge drink. 
D)  Teenagers who report that religious beliefs are important to them are more likely to drink. 
A)  Teenagers who deny that religious beliefs are important to them are less likely to drink. 
B)  Teenagers who participate in religious services are less likely to drink. 
C)  Teenagers who deny that religious beliefs are important to them are less likely to binge drink. 
D)  Teenagers who report that religious beliefs are important to them are more likely to drink.

Question 14

How would Merton explain problem drinking?

Accepted Answer

Merton suggested the individuals find di

Question 15

When drinking is associated with ritualistic feasting, rates of alcoholism tend to be higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When first introduced, the term "alcoholism" referred to a disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify distinct patterns of drinking behaviors found among college students.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Center on Addi

Question 18

When defining alcoholism, ______ refers to the frequent inability to stop drinking once a person has begun.

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of control 
B)  craving 
C)  physical dependence 
D)  tolerance 
A)  loss of control 
B)  craving 
C)  physical dependence 
D)  tolerance

Question 19

What is distinct about the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its validity is questioned in the DSM-5. 
B)  It is the oldest known form of alcoholism. 
C)  It is not legally recognized. 
D)  It combines the criteria for alcohol abuse and dependency. 
A)  Its validity is questioned in the DSM-5. 
B)  It is the oldest known form of alcoholism. 
C)  It is not legally recognized. 
D)  It combines the criteria for alcohol abuse and dependency.

Question 20

When alcohol use is integrated into daily life, rates of alcoholism tend to be higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Apply the social learning theory to alcoholism.

According to Cloward and Ohlin, retreatist subculture provides the opportunity and social supports necessary for unhealthy alcohol use.

In the United States, the rates of binge drinking are highest in the southeast.

When examining the demographic profile of alcohol users in the United States according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ______.

How can someone use the DSM-5 to distinguish between mild, moderate, and severe alcohol use disorder?

What does the research indicate about the relationship between age of first alcohol use and alcohol use later in life?

For women, binge drinking means consuming three drinks in a row.

What does the research suggest about drinking before age 15?

In the United States, the rates of binge drinking are lowest in the northeast.

The United States of America has the highest per capita rate of alcohol use.

Identify distinct patterns of drinking behaviors found among Indigenous Americans.

A major component of Alcoholics Anonymous is that the participant ______.

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between religion and teenage alcohol consumption?

How would Merton explain problem drinking?

When drinking is associated with ritualistic feasting, rates of alcoholism tend to be higher.

When first introduced, the term "alcoholism" referred to a disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

Identify distinct patterns of drinking behaviors found among college students.

When defining alcoholism, ______ refers to the frequent inability to stop drinking once a person has begun.

What is distinct about the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder?

When alcohol use is integrated into daily life, rates of alcoholism tend to be higher.

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Exam 8: Alcohol Abuse

Apply the social learning theory to alcoholism.

According to Cloward and Ohlin, retreatist subculture provides the opportunity and social supports necessary for unhealthy alcohol use.

In the United States, the rates of binge drinking are highest in the southeast.

When examining the demographic profile of alcohol users in the United States according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ______.

How can someone use the DSM-5 to distinguish between mild, moderate, and severe alcohol use disorder?

What does the research indicate about the relationship between age of first alcohol use and alcohol use later in life?

For women, binge drinking means consuming three drinks in a row.

What does the research suggest about drinking before age 15?

In the United States, the rates of binge drinking are lowest in the northeast.

The United States of America has the highest per capita rate of alcohol use.

Identify distinct patterns of drinking behaviors found among Indigenous Americans.

A major component of Alcoholics Anonymous is that the participant ______.

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between religion and teenage alcohol consumption?

How would Merton explain problem drinking?

When drinking is associated with ritualistic feasting, rates of alcoholism tend to be higher.

When first introduced, the term "alcoholism" referred to a disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

Identify distinct patterns of drinking behaviors found among college students.

When defining alcoholism, ______ refers to the frequent inability to stop drinking once a person has begun.

What is distinct about the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder?

When alcohol use is integrated into daily life, rates of alcoholism tend to be higher.

Introduction to the Study of Deviant Behavior

Theories of Deviant Behavior: I Classical Theories

Theories of Deviant Behavior: II Contemporary Perspectives

Homicide

Domestic Violence

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behaviors

Mental Illness

Illicit Drug Use

Sexual Offending

Property Crimes

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Cyberdeviance

Positive Deviance

Extreme Forms of Everyday Behaviors: Working, Using the Internet, and Exercising

Terrorism

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